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• 1807 James Davies

 

Hereford Journal - 22nd July 1807

TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION

By R Williams

At the Duke's Arms Inn, at Knighton, in the county of Radnor, on Thursday, the Sixth day of August, 1807, between the hours of four and seven o'clock in the afternoon, subject to conditions to be then and there produced.

       That well accustomed INN called and known by the name  of the GEORGE INN, situate in Broad-street, in the said town of Knighton, near to the Market Hall, in the occupation of Mr James Davies, tenant at will:- Consisting of a Kitchen, Parlour, back Kitchen, Bakehouse, Two Cellars, Six Lodging Rooms, Yard, Three Stables, Two Gardens, Hogstyes and other conveniences attached, and detached to the premises. The water is brought with lead pipes which are well supplied from an excellent spring, and runs into the Brewhouse.

       There is a large Pew in the Church opposite the Pulpit, which is an appurtenant to the above Premises, and will go with the purchase.

       N.B. The Purchaser may if he pleases be accommodated with part of the purchase money, upon security of the Premises. For further Particulars, apply to Mr William Denovan, Glazier, or the Auctioneer at Knighton.

 

• 1822 James Morris

• 1830 James Morris

• 1835 James Morris

 

On 10th April 1835 the George Inn became a member of the 'Friendly Society' It chose the name 'New Loyal Union Society'. At some point it changed it's name to the 'Victoria Friendly Society'.  The Victoria Friendly Society, was established in 1839. The society was dissolved on 14th September 1871.

 

Hereford Times - 6th March 1841

St. David's Day, - A ball took place at the George Inn, Knighton, in honour of this day, which was most respectably and numerously attended. Mr Parker's Quandrille Band performed to admiration. The morning's light broke upon the gay dancers before they departed from the scene of gaiety

 

• March 1842 - 24th February 1851 Edward & Hannah Minton

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Hereford Times - 23rd August 1851

Bankrupt -

FINAL ORDERS will be made in the Matters of the following Person, a  Petitioner for Protection from Process, at the County Court of Radnorshire, holden at Presteign, in the said County, before JOHN MAURICE HERBERT, Esquire, Judge of the said Court, unless cause be shown to the contrary, as follows : on TUESDAY, the Ninth day of SEPTEMBER 1851, at Ten o'clock precisely.

            EDWARD MINTON. of the Town of Knighton, in the County of Radnor, Plumber, Glazier, and Painter, and carrying on the Business of an Innkeeper at the George and Dragon, in the Town of Knighton ; and at present and since the Twenty-fourth day of February last, residing with his Son, William George Minton, Plumber, Glazier, and Painter, in Broad-street, in the Town of Knighton aforesaid, and during part of that time working as a Journeyman in the aforesaid trade of a Plumber, Glazier, and Painter.

ROBERT PHILLIPS, High Bailiff of the Court.

County Court Office,  Presteign,

Aug. 29th, 1831

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Hereford Times 22nd March 1851

19th ult., at Discoyd, Presteign, by the Rev. C. Tudor, Mr Wm. Evans of the George Inn, Knighton, to Ann, second daughter of Mr Edward Low, of the Oxford Arms Inn, Presteign. (The paper had obviously not done it's research correctly. He was Abraham Evans not William and she was Ann Lowe)

 

• 1858 Richard Edwards

 

Hereford Times 13th November 1858

Having a Disorderly House.—Richard Edwards, landlord of the George inn, Knighton, was charged by Police-superintendent Rattigan with having disorderly house on the 4th of October last.—P.C. John Newman proved that he had on three occasions visited the house and found persons drunk therein on each occasion.—This being the first offence, Edwards was lined £2, and 7s. costs

 

Hereford Journal - 23rd March 1859

FAREWELL DINNER. On Tuesday, Mr. Edwards, the worthy landlord of the George Inn, who is leaving Knighton to reside in a neighbouring town, had his farewell dinner, to which about 40 of his neighbours and friends sat down. The dinner was in every respect an excellent one. John Davies, Esq., of Cwmsanam, presided ; the vice-chair being occupied by Mr. W. Baldwin, of High-street. The usual loyal and patriotic toasts were given from the chair, after which numerous others were drank in succession, including, of course, that of the worthy host and hostess, with hearty good wishes for their future success. Some capital songs were sung, and a very pleasant evening was spent by the party assembled.

 

Hereford Journal Wednesday 11 May 1859

TRANSFER or LICENSES.—The license of the George Inn was transferred from Mr. Richard Edwards to Mrs. Susan Smith

 

• 1859 Susan Smith

 

Eddowes's Journal - 7th September 1859

PETTY SESSIONS - At these sessions, on Thursday last, Susan Smith, landlady of the George Inn, Knighton, was fined 10s. and expenses, for permitting drinking in her house on Sunday during divine service.

 

• 1863 William James

• 1875 William James

 

Wellington Journal 22 March 1879

Licenses - The license of the George and Dragon was transferred from William James to James Reynolds.

 

James Reynolds was the son of Stephen and Jane Reynolds of the Three Horse Shoes, Wine Vaults, Back Lane (Russell Street).

 

• 1881 James & Jessie Raynolds

 

South Wales Daily News - 12th March 1881

PERMITTING GAMBLING. — James Reynolds, landlord of the George and Dragon Inn, was summoned by Inspector Rogers for allowing gambling on his licensed premises, on the 13th January. The case arose from one of assault (which was heard at the last court) on a man named Pugh, by the present defendant Reynolds, when the evidence of the witnesses then called showed that gambling was practiced. John Pugh was called, and said he was at the George and Dragon on the day in question, in company of Gilbert Wooley, Harry Morris, W. Griffiths, and R. Jones. After drinking one quart of beer they tossed for two more. The landlord said "I will toss anyone in the house." Defendant was fined 10s and costs, amounting together to £ 1. 14s

 

• 1891 Thomas & Ann Davies

 

South Wales Daily News - 23rd March 1895

SEVERE REPRIMAND OF A WITNESS. At the Knighton Police Court on Thursday before Messrs C. C. Rogers and H. M. Evans - Thomas Fox, carpenter, a native of Staffordshire, was brought up in custody charged with stealing a lady's gold watch and chain, valued at £7 16s, on the 5th inst.. the property of Mrs Davies, of the George Inn, Knighton. He was sentenced to one month's imprisonment. One of the witnesses, Mrs Naomi Bumford, watch. maker, Knighton, was told by the magistrates that she had narrowly escaped prosecution, and they warned her. The witness had given a white metal watch, valued at £1, for the gold watch tendered to her by the prisoner. The owner's name was engraved inside the gold watch.

 

• 1899 George & Christina Apperley

• 1901 George & Christina Apperley

• 1911 George & Christina Apperley

• 1918 George & Christina Apperley

 

Hereford Times 6th April 1918

Knighton Publicans and Beer Prices. At Knighton Police Court, on Thursday before Mr W. S. Bryan (in the chair), Mr J. B. Boote, Mr Moleworth Ellis, Mr J. B. Bache. and Mr A. Moselcy. Mr and Mrs G. Apperley. of The George and Dragon Inn, Knighton, were summoned by PC W. Bufton for a contravention of the Beer Prices Order on March 2nd. - Bufton said he found two men drinking beer at the bar. They had paid 5d. per pint for it but 4d. per pint was marked on the barrel from which was drawn.- Mr M. Woosnam, Newtown, solicitor, who appeared for the defence, admitted the truth of the evidence, but contended that the drink was served in a private bar room and on that account an extra charge was justifiable.-The Bench considered the case had been clearly proved and a fine of £2 was inflicted.

 

• 1923 George & Christina Apperley

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Western Mail - 11th July 1930

For Sale or to Let. "George and Dragon," Knighton; old-established free, fully licensed. G Apperley, Broad Street, Knighton, Rads.

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• 1939 Harold Angelo & Florence Isabella Steiner